Janet Marie Smith will assist the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) in their ongoing ballpark search, as she is participating with the club’s development team. (more…)
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Lava Joins San Rafael Pacifics Ownership Group
The San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) have expanded their ownership group, as attorney Leslie Lava is joining their ranks. She is now an owner as well as the club’s general counsel. (more…)
MLB/MiLB Diversity in 2017: An Update
If you’re been around the game of baseball for awhile, you know that diversity in a long-standing issue for owners, management and commissioners. Recently, however, there’s been an increased activity toward addressing the issue. Here’s a roundup. (more…)
VR Helps Shape All-Star FanFest Experience
With the annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game comes one of the league’s more notable offerings to its fans, the All-Star FanFest. For this year’s FanFest in Miami, attendees are being treated to virtual reality (VR) technology that adds to the experience. (more…)
Miami Stadium Site to Receive Historical Marker
Thanks to a fundraising effort, the legacy of Miami Stadium is set to be recognized with a historical marker at its former site. (more…)
August Publications Open Position: Marketing Manager
We’re hiring! The open position is for a marketing manager, with an emphasis on content marketing. The position also includes work on a variety of traditional promotions, in-house graphics, and social media. (more…)
Renderings for New Lafayette Ballpark Unveiled
A new era is coming to Loeb Stadium, as the home of the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) will be replaced in an extensive project. (more…)
Amarillo Texas League Team Puts Potter County Memorial Stadium At Risk
Everyone is excited about a new Texas League team moving to Amarillo in 2019, but one sad bit of fallout to pass along: The move most likely means the demolition of Potter County Memorial Stadium in the future. (more…)
Open Position: Marketing Manager
We are hiring at August Publications. The open position is for a marketing manager, with an emphasis on content marketing, but it also includes a variety of traditional promotions, in-house graphics, and social media. (more…)
Quad Cities Reveals Bandits Scholars Winners
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) announced the two scholarship winners for the Bandit Scholars program during Sunday’s game at Modern Woodmen Park, which help cover the full cost of college for the 2017-2018 academic year. (more…)
Land Sale Moves Milwaukee Ballpark Development Project Forward
With Milwaukee County agreeing to sell land to the owners of The Rock Sports Complex, work on Ballpark Commons development in Franklin (WI), which could include a new ballpark, can proceed. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Oriole Park
The history of Oriole Park in Baltimore is often associated with its demise. On July 4, 1944, an early-morning fire began near the third-base grandstand and ultimately set much of the facility ablaze. (more…)
Matt Gifford Among Promotions Made by Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of promotions that will affect the front office of the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League). (more…)